Plumbing contractor and plumbing expert witness with more than 40 years of experience, this professional provides analysis in matters involving plumbing installation, service, repair, and adherence to applicable plumbing codes across residential, commercial, private, and public works projects. The background includes hands-on field work, project management, design, engineering, estimating, scheduling, and ensuring a quality product upon completion. Work has spanned new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, and large-scale multi-unit residential developments.

The expert’s experience encompasses installation of plumbing systems in new construction, service and repair troubleshooting in both commercial and residential environments, and preparation of complex plumbing and piping estimates for projects ranging from mid-size developments to high-density residential construction. Estimating responsibilities have included residential plumbing projects from 50 to 1000 units and commercial plumbing systems valued from six figures into the multimillion-dollar range. Additional responsibilities have included project management, coordination with superintendents and foremen, scheduling, and quality assurance upon completion.

As a former business owner and plumbing contractor, the expert directed service and repair operations for commercial, residential, new construction, and remodeled properties. Responsibilities included estimating, contracts, customer relations, safety oversight, employee training, equipment management, and operational supervision. In leadership roles as Plumbing Foreman and Project Manager, the expert managed private and public works projects including public schools, municipal facilities, custom homes, detention facilities, condominium complexes, and parking structures.

The expert is a past licensed plumbing contractor, a certified green plumber, and a former member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association. The expert remains current on relevant plumbing codes and has been involved in raising public awareness regarding unlawful plumbing practices and improper construction methods. In addition to field and management experience, the expert has prior consultation experience and has served as an expert witness in the plumbing field, with a focus on public health, safety, sustainability, and responsible plumbing practices.